Most people think that a magnetic cat door works only on batteries or
electrical current, but most don't, which means that they are unaffected by
power failures or blackouts. This is a great feature of these doors because the
pet can be left alone and the owner will not have to worry about the cat being
locked in or out of the house because of a power failure or battery failure.
How These Doors Operate
The magnetic pet door responds to a small magnet that is attached to a collar
worn around the cat’s neck or to keys worn on the cat’s collar. When this magnet
is close to the door due to the approach of the cat, the door opens. The cat is
then free to go and come at their convenience.
The idea behind this concept is to give freedom of movement to the cat, who can
them come and go without the need of the owner to interrupt his or her
activities just to open the door or a window for the pet.
Offers Security
The magnetic cat door is safe and secure for pets to use because the door
automatically locks after the cat passes through the door and only opens when
activated by the magnetic collar around the cat’s neck. This means that if your
cat is chased by another animal, like a feroucious dog, the door will keep other
animals from following your cat inside the house. As an extra feature, since the
door is locked, burglars can't use it to sneak into the house or to insert an
object that will open the lock.
Some magnetic cat doors even have some extra features that will allow you to
modify how and when access is granted. Magnetic cat doors aren't really harder
to install than regular cat doors.
Generally the magnetic pet door is weatherproofed which will help keep out
drafty cold weather in the winter and blazing hot heat from the sun in summer.
They are recommended for cats six to nine months of age, but are not recommended
for kittens.
Cost
They generally cost about $50. But some fancy models can cost up to $100.
Luxurious or custom made models can cost even more.
If you have a cat, installing a magnetic cat door is a very good idea. This way, there's no need to open the door or a window every time the cat goes in or out. Oh, and a magnetic pet door will ONLY open for your cat.
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